Binders are a critical (but often skipped) step when it comes to eliminating toxins such as heavy metals, environmental chemicals, and microbial byproducts a la detox. Binders absorb these particles to 1) prevent their reabsorption into the bloodstream and 2) make it easier to flush them from the body via healthy bowel movements. These pests can lead to a host of debilitating symptoms, including:
- Bloating, gas, and abdominal pain/cramps
- Indigestion, heartburn, and acid reflux
- Chronic fatigue
- Brain fog
- Skin issues like acne, itchiness, and chronic rash
- Headaches and migraines
- Mood swings and increased anxiety
- Weakened immune system (chronic sickness)
- Joint and muscle pain
- Increased sensitivity to food and environmental allergens
- Insomnia and sleep disturbance
So, obviously, it’s important to get (and keep) this stuff out of your body. There’s tons of carbon-based (the best type, in our opinion) binders available on the market, but the issue is they’re usually simple (or single strand) carbon types that work like a sponge. Once they “fill up”, they start to drip toxic substances back into the bloodstream rather than flushing them out.